CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"A gorgeous re-envisioning of an old, old story. (Picture book/art book. 3 & up)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"Ultimately, the thin plot is far-fetched, even for a story about a talking dog, and readers aware of the true role of service animals will be annoyed by the inaccurate portrayal. (Fiction. 8-12)"
Lee's debut novel, a quirky if formulaic take on bullying and friendship, falls short in its description of the partnership between Benji, the narrator, and Elvis, his talking service dog.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"It's a sensitive introduction to a difficult topic, but parents should be ready for difficult questions. (author's note, additional sources) (Informational picture book. 6-9)"
An understanding dad shows his daughter why it's best for their dog not to have puppies in this well-meaning, earnest story about pet overpopulation.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"It's something of a soapbox, but it's one of the few books for the audience that discusses the possibility of not practicing a religion. (Fiction. 9-12)"
A new classmate helps fifth-grader Quinn Andrews-Lee re-evaluate longtime friendships and stand up to a bully.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"Another smart Goodnight caper. (Paranormal mystery. 13 & up)"
A ghost-whispering 17-year-old is roped into a cinematic showdown between the FBI and the mob.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"Muck and mess make good, clean fun. (Picture book. 4-8)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"A nifty idea clumsily executed. (Paranormal suspense. 12 & up)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"A satisfying counterpoint to conventional romantic teen fiction. (Fiction. 12-17)"
The chance discovery of a private journal leads 17-year-old Parker Frost on a journey in which she finds out as much about herself as about the mystery she is trying to solve.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"Rich and strange (and kitted out with an eye-catching cover), but stronger in the set pieces than the internal logic. (Fantasy. 11-13)"
Chainani works an elaborate sea change akin to Gregory Maguire's
Wicked (1995), though he leaves the waters muddied.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"Though the plot may seem a bit far-fetched at times, the realistic setting, believable romance and spunky protagonist will make this one worth the trip for mystery and romance fans. (Suspense. 12 & up)"
Who's never wondered what it would be like to enter witness protection and assume a new identity?
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"Readers may pick it up for the reimagined fairy tale, but they'll remember it for Rachel. (Fantasy. 12-18)"
A contemporary retelling of "Rapunzel" overcomes a somewhat connect-the-dots feel with its gentle, spirited heroine.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 14, 2013
"A miss. (Science fiction. 14 & up)"
